I am new... i need help

i have never once played a d&d type game i understand the mechanics (to an extent) and how the whole of the game works i.e. actual role playing. but what excatly do i need to do or learn in order to begin playing? a.k.a. create a character, learn about types of character ect..

If I may suggest, one of the more popular fantasy roleplaying systems out is Pathfinder. If you would like a tutorial on how Pathfinder works there is a good set of videos on youtube that takes you step by step how to create a character and how the various mechanic work in the game to accomplish what your character wants to do. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77nb34DB6Gs&list=PLUOOCUNpuBxzrBW-gT1-Z4-s9FAm7peaw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77nb34DB6Gs&list=PLUOOCUNpuBxzrBW-gT1-Z4-s9FAm7peaw</a>

Use the looking for group section to find a game that is friendly to new players. Get in said game. Learn and have fun. Pathfinder is most popular. D&D 4.0 is pretty popular too. This site has games for all tastes. Some games are more oriented to rolling lots of dice ... Others toward acting out scenes. Depends on what you like. Either way, advice is the same ... Find any game and dive in! Good luck! And remember to have fun!

You may also want to check out the Roll20 Wiki to learn more about the application before you get started. The Roll20 Help Youtube Channel has some great video tutorials about using different functions of the program too, like card decks and working with images.